Weston Reinterpreted Country House

Weston, MA

Built in the 1960s as a modern take on traditional cape-style architecture, this house emerged from its significant renovation as a timeless home that better reflects the style of its pastoral surroundings. It now takes its cues from a farmhouse vernacular, achieving a charm and curbside appeal it previously lacked.

The renovated house features an improved arrangement of windows and doors and new dormers, plus significant brick chimneys and foundations. White clapboard clads the center section, and white-painted shingles and board-and-batten cover the flanking wings, suggesting that an original house was added onto over time and a detached barn connected.

At the rear, formerly unused spaces and a greenhouse were converted into a trio of covered porches, the central one supporting a deck above, with a bluestone terrace to one side. Several sets of French doors open to these outdoor living areas, connecting them to the interiors and filling those spaces with sun.

In addition to the French doors, the new dormers, sidelights, clerestory windows, and a cupola also let in light. The cupola sits atop the former screened porch, now a family room. Today, the reimagined home is perfect for entertaining, even as it provides plenty of intimate spaces for family living.

Traditional
Restoration/Renovation
Boston Suburbs
Carriage House